Re: Moral dilemma
On 1/24/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 23/1/07, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: Define distasteful ! Filming/reporting a best of blue vein cheese tasting. LOL thanks mate. Coffee-nostrils. Whoops. Cheers, Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Moon and Venus last Saturday
Lovely stuff Patrice. I like the 3rd one the best. This is all I managed to come up with on Saturday: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm (Your doing well if you can actually see the moon Venus in this one :-) Cheers, Dave On 1/24/07, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Post firmware control changes are interesting
Well, even before the update, I was not sure how to se the wheels on my K10D, now I'm even more confused... but honestly happy to have the choices I have: kudos Pentax ! I have the habit (from my (P)Z-1) to have front wheel=speed, back wheel=aperture. The problem is, if I assign either EV comp or ISO I have a problem because the EV comp/ISO will be in the case of AV on the front wheel and in TV on the back wheel. I fear I will mix everything and have hard time to work like that. So I dunno ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Lenses stolen
From another list: Cheers, Cotty I am forwarding this post from the Contax list at the request of the original poster who is not a member here. Meherdad is a member of the LUG and CVUG too, and is trying to recover his lenses. I am sad to announce that after much anticipation of wanting to convert my contax N lenses to the EOS mount via the guy in Canada, i rushed and sent him all of my lenses and it appears that he has walked way with my lenses. he is not returning any of my emails. i tracked him down via an ebay auction and he is there and responds to emails, as soon as i introduced myself, i got the silent treatment. I got an email from him that he is going to be in the us at the following address Bo-Ming Tong 145 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281 and that i can ship my lenses, so i did and i have proof that the lenses got there. i plan to pursue this via the US courts going after the addressee above and also see what can i do in Vancouver where he lives Coneos Imaging Corporation 2733 Chandlery Place, #708 Vancouver, BC V5S 4V3 Canada meanwhile be on the look out for these lenses on ebay and other sites here are the list of my lenses that are now stolen Lens Serial No Accessories 100 makro N 15071731 Caps and filter (generic front cap) 85mm 1.4 15148045 Caps and filter 70-300mm 12682351 Caps and filter (generic front cap) 24-85mm 12703094 Caps and filter 24-85mm 12699055 Caps and filter (generic front cap) 17-35mm 2.8 15129935 Caps and filter - regards, mehrdad -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Moral dilemma
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/24 Wed AM 12:42:09 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Moral dilemma Seems to me that the BBC can't decide if it's organized. (or disorganized), crime. Salvage (saving something from total loss) very much depends on cicumstances. For example, if someone found one of the deck containers on the beach, secured it and claimed salage, that is perfectly legal. They have to store it securely for a period of time, after which it is theirs if not claimed. If they force open the container and take some of the contents, it gets very blurred. On one hand, they have damaged the property (the container) but they could argue that they have salvaged the stuff they removed. It's rather easy to guess the intentions of the wallys who have (allegedly) already offered stuff on ebay - which should be removing these auctions as fast as they are placed, as otherwise it is an accomplice. If people have filled in the requisite paperwork and not caused further damage, there has been no crime. It would have been nice if some of the rubbish could have been taken away at the same time. These circumstances only apply at sea and on shorelines, where the possibility of an owner losing their proeprty entirely is high. In previous times, when shipwreck was more common, it was a form of insurance. Used corrctly, it still provides a useful service to owners. It's an owner's legal obligation to accept salvage in some circumstances. Cotty wrote: On 23/1/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Define distasteful ! I meant it as a generic statement. Distasteful varies from person to person, as well as having a cultural side. As a personal guide, I would have it mean to take advantage of the subject. You could add disclaimers such as for no valid reason but then you are into defining validity. Everyone knows what their personal beliefs and customs are. Sometimes it is good to move outside them, even by accident, but one needs to know why. Granted. Everyone has limits, but I think setting them generically is implausible. Mercifully we have the rule of law in the civilised world because obviously we do not want anarchy. It's a tricky area. I'm a hardass newsguy but I tell you what - if I found a tenner lying in the road, I'd take it to the police station. And in fact I have. I have no bones about filming/photographing a corpse, but trudging along a beach with bits of motorcycle I find abhorrent ! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6291191.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6290887.stm -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Asked to do a wedding.
I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was based on my work in my online gallery), but also more than a little hesitant to commit to doing it. The wedding isn't until October, so there's lots of time to prepare. I've never been responsible for taking photos for any important event, I just take them for myself. I know the technical side and use the K10D's various manual functions, etc and I know I'm a reasonably good photographer. I'm not sure that I'm good enough to do a wedding though, it's more than a little scary. I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking for advice, tips, etc. I reckon if I do it, I'll want another flash (360 to go with my 540), a fast normal range zoom, lots of SD cards, etc. What else should I be thinking about? I will have plenty of time to prepare and the venue is here in Canberra, so i can scout it out and try shooting my family there, etc. Should I back myself, trust my skills and jump in? It could lead to a lucrative sideline and would certainly boost my experience and confidence if successful. It would also be a real sense of accomplishment if I did a good job. What pitfalls are there? I don't even know what I should charge. I reckon I'd have to spend a bit on gear to be ready, but I can't factor that into my fee. Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Moon and Venus last Saturday
This comet is something! Too bad I was too busy to do anything about it, even not seeing it with my eyes :-(. Now it's your turn southerners, and it seems even more gorgeous there... BTW, I *could* spot the moon and Venus on this one :-). Unfortunately, the distance between the comet and the moon reduces the impact of the image, but there isn't much one can do about it (I don't want to hear the word Photoshop in this context, you've all been warned! :-) ). The other one is nice, but definitely lacks a foreground (as a background is out of the question ;-) ). That was the tricky part for me: finding a good landscape, where I could place something interesting as close to the moon as possible, and that had to be near the horizon and rather far so I could use a telephoto lens to enlarge the moon... But no comet, I have to concede ;-) Next time this kind of event arises, I hope to warn the list earlier. This is a fun challenge for any landscape photographer and I'm sure a bunch of great pictures would come up from the list! Thanks for viewing and sharing. Patrice 2007/1/24, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Lovely stuff Patrice. I like the 3rd one the best. This is all I managed to come up with on Saturday: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm (Your doing well if you can actually see the moon Venus in this one :-) Cheers, Dave On 1/24/07, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Post firmware control changes are interesting
On 24/01/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, even before the update, I was not sure how to se the wheels on my K10D, now I'm even more confused... but honestly happy to have the choices I have: kudos Pentax ! I have the habit (from my (P)Z-1) to have front wheel=speed, back wheel=aperture. The problem is, if I assign either EV comp or ISO I have a problem because the EV comp/ISO will be in the case of AV on the front wheel and in TV on the back wheel. I fear I will mix everything and have hard time to work like that. So I dunno ;) Yes, it's now almost to the point of too much choice :-) http://blogs.business2.com/business2blog/2006/03/the_downside_of.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lenses stolen
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bo-Ming Tong Odd. That guy is a well-respected member of a number of lists/forums. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
On 24/1/07, J and K Messervy, discombobulated, unleashed: I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Oh crikey. Can --- worms !! Make sure you have good insurance. If it all goes wrong, blood will be spilt. Seriously - if you're going to do it, attend a wedding with express intention of watching a professional wedding photog at work. You'll learn a lot by doing that. You'll get lots of advice here I'm sure. I haven't shot stills for a wedding but I have filmed two, and won't do it again. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
eBay Communications PART 2
Steve, In your advert you say operate your camera from 200yds distance using this gear and the item will be exactly as described or I will offer you a full refund. I have not had time to test the item at all, but I did read the manual last evening and it says that the maximum direct transmission range is 100 m/330ft. I will return the item in the same secure packaging and by the same method of post for full refund. With regret. Regards Peter Broadbent (Ahar - knew it! Trouble with a capital T. I checked the book and indeed he was right - the book says 100 metres, but I have used it past this distance fine on full batteries. Nevertheless, I did make a mistake in my listing, which is unusual for me. Anyway I'd had enough of this bozo, so decided to call his bluff..) Peter, I have tested the item at 200 yards and it works. I will not be offering a refund on this item. The item is as described. Please do not send the item back as I will not be refunding you in this instance. Please feel free to take the matter up with eBay. I will be forwarding all email exchanges between us to eBay for consideration. Regards, Steve C. Steve, Have checked with Canon Support and the item is for use up to a maximum range of 100 metres. Please reconsider your position and accept that you will refund in full. Regards Peter Hi Peter, I have read the Canon literature and concede the point that it does indeed say that the LC-4 is capable of a range up to a maximum of 100 metres. However, I have used the LC-4 past that maximum. But that is a moot point. Other points you may wish to consider: You claim to have read the details on the auction page but in case you missed it, anyone with negative feedback should have emailed me first before bidding. In fact you bid and won the item with some negative feedback, in total contravention to eBay's policy as listed here: http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/unwelcome-buying.html I was minded to cancel the auction and file a complaint. However, I did not. Your 2nd and 3rd emails to me were not what I would describe as 'friendly', and indeed I found them threatening. Bidding and buying on an item in an eBay auction is supposed to be final. In fact I am happy to refund on any item that is not as described - a totally optional and friendly gesture. The Canon LC-4 Wireless Remote Control that I sold to you was as described in full working order and in mint condition. The fact that I may have detailed one fact with an incorrect number (according to Canon) is relevant but not, in my opinion, reason for a refund. The fact is that you have had the item for several days now - you claimed you needed it in a hurry, and I went against my better judgement and sent it off earlier than I normally would have (again a friendly gesture). And now you claim you have not even had the unit out to test it? I am what I would consider to be a reasonable chap - I'm not out to con anyone. Never have and never will. I provided an item for sale in good faith. Anyone buying from eBay should do their own research and consider carefully the deal they are entering into. Regards, Steve C (If I had listed it correctly at 100m working distance, I would not entertain a refund, unless the unit was faulty. I'll list my lessons learned at the end of tail) Steve, Have now tested the item and it appears NOT to be working. Have spoken with Canon who are having a technician call me back to ascertain whether or not this is so. Will update you when I have a response. Regards Peter Peter, If this is the case, and the LC-4 is not working, then of course I will honour a refund, including your postage costs. However, if the item is returned to me and I test it and find it to be working, then it will be packaged up and returned to you. regards, Steve C Steve, I have faults identified with the transmitter plus the item being not as described in your auction description. I shall return the item to you asap and if I do not receive a refund in full by return I shall not refer the matter to eBay but place the matter in County Court without further reference to your good self. Regards Peter Peter, I will gladly receive the item back. I will then test it myself, and if I find the item to be in good working order, I will send it back to you by return. Your idle threats about county court action do not frighten me, so threaten away. If I test the item and I find it is faulty, I will gladly refund you, and offer my apologies. Please be advised that I will be keeping track of all communications between us as a reference in any possible future Police action that could result with reference to any possible threatening behaviour likely to take place. And you may consider *that* as a threat. Steve Steve, You misunderstand. I am not threatening you, nor did I intend to do so. I will return the item to you tomorrow with details of my complaint. Regards Peter (yeah
eBay Communications PART 1
Just looking at the other thread currently running about ebay and feedback, I thought I'd recount a little tale that might be of use to someone here. I sold an IR remote used with Darkside flash units a while back on eBay. Here is the auction: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemitem=7613651669ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:UK:31 it's old so the pics are gone but the listing is still there. A bloke won it, paid for it, received it, complained it wasn't working, and wanted to return it. The only thing that bothered me was that in the email communications we established, it seemed he'd already made his mind up before receiving the item. I always keep every email from / to buyers and sellers until an auction is well and truly finished. I kept these until today for just this occasion. Have a look. have a read and see what you think... (my interspersed thought in parentheses) I always write and ask for the other party to 'touch base' to establish communications: - --- Steve, Touching base as requested. Money will go tomorrow. Peter Hi Peter, Cheque received, thanks. Will post out the LC-4 in 7 days by Special Delivery (guaranteed before noon). Any particular day best for you as it will need a signature... Steve C Steve, Frankly it's a pain either way. I paid a premium price and then have to wait a week for someone that doesn't do Paypal. Just let me know when you send it please. Peter B (that's not very nice now is it. I instantly smell a furry rodent. Never mind, I give as good as I get, viz - - ) Peter, You paid a 'premium price' in an open and fair auction. I stated the details of the transaction fairly and clearly. Why I do not do Paypal on high value auctions is my own business. You did not have to bid, but seeing as you did, and won, I see no point in being downright rude about it. I was only trying to accommodate you as best I can. Have a nice day. Steve Steve, The point that you have missed is that indeed I paid a premium price (the LC-5 is the same price new in Hong Kong) in an open and fair auction but was not provided with (and I knew it before I bid as you say) a premium service! Unfortunately you were likely to be a bit quicker than International from HK (or the s/h one from Italy) and the birds will be out of the nest at the end of next week and I need the thing asap. I nearly sent you a postal order but finally couldn't be bothered with all the faffing around at the last minute. I have some legal training (my son is working on his third Law Degree) and am clear about what I am doing and what the Law of Contract says. Let's hope your description matches the item accurately when it arrives! Don't mean to be rudebut do have a really, really nice day. Peter (aha - a veiled threat. Excellent - this is starting to get juicy. Here we go..) Hi Peter, The point that you have missed is that indeed I paid a premium price (the LC-5 is the same price new in Hong Kong) in an open and fair auction but was not provided with (and I knew it before I bid as you say) a premium service! Define 'premium service'. The only service I am providing is an eBay auction for a photographic item. Unfortunately you were likely to be a bit quicker than International from HK (or the s/h one from Italy) and the birds will be out of the nest at the end of next week and I need the thing asap. I nearly sent you a postal order but finally couldn't be bothered with all the faffing around at the last minute. With respect, not my problem. I have some legal training (my son is working on his third Law Degree) and am clear about what I am doing and what the Law of Contract says. Let's hope your description matches the item accurately when it arrives! My description is accurate. Is that some kind of veiled threat? I have been dealing on eBay for 6 years and I have never come across anyone as rude and threatening as you sir. Thank goodness the rest of the eBay community seems to be good-natured and polite. Don't mean to be rudebut do have a really, really nice day. I'll take that with the same sarcasm I offered to you. Look, can we just crack on and finish the auction in a civilised manner? Normally I would (and in fact am already on some other auctions) post out the item on receipt of cheque, but as your feedback is not 100%, that is the only reason I am not. If you want the remote control ASAP, then I will allow 3 working days for the cheque to be processed. I will call my bank monitor progress, and assuming all is well, I will post the remote out to you this coming Friday - how does that sound? It will hopefully be delivered on Saturday, although the guarantee is by Monday am. I'm honestly not trying to be difficult and am happy to please but reverse the situation (putting the Paypal issue aside)- - would you really do it any differently from me?
Microsoft Photo info 1.0
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b038d4b5-1d88-437c- 9f54-1fb0d210b5efdisplaylang=en may be useful for some greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Microsoft Photo info 1.0
Not really a surprise, but it doesn't support DNG. I wonder when Microsoft will issue a similar standard to begin undermining Adobe's stronghold on digital media file formats (and, as an all-important consequence, $oftware). Patrice 2007/1/24, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b038d4b5-1d88-437c- 9f54-1fb0d210b5efdisplaylang=en may be useful for some greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: -- http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/ebayexplained/selling/index.html 5. Managing and Completing your sales. ... Once the sale is complete, leave feedback for your buyer and encourage them to do the same for you. -- Unambiguous and final. Ebay is all about protocol. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
If they're spending bottom dollar realise that your not a pro wedding photographer I'd suggest going for it. It may lead to a part time job that would help pay for itself, or cure you of wedding photography for life :-) I was asked by the secretary at work to photograph her wedding. She wasn't expecting much, but I still begged off, never having shot a wedding and only ever attending 1. After seeing the final results, I kicked myself for not having agreed to do it. Not that I necessarily could have done a better job (although I wouldn't have under exposed 60% of the shots), but the experience would have been worthwhile. I really depends what the bride, groom the brides mother ;-) are expecting, and if you think you can deliver. Cheers, Dave On 1/24/07, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. snip -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: eBay Communications PART 2
Cotty wrote: Hope this is of use to someone :-) Very much so. Thanks, a reminder to keep all correspondence. Here's another one to note. My one neg came from a non-paying bidder. You've got to watch these and just file a non-paying report ASAP and end it as soon as you can without a reply from them. I waited for a reply - it was coming up to Xmas - (said he was a pensioner and ill in a direct e-mail and I felt sorry for him at that time of year) and he never paid - probably never intended too - because he finally replied to the non-paying report, it entitled him to leave feedback - and he waited almost the 90 days to do that, the fact he never paid was irrelevant. I could have ended the wait and he would have lost the opportunity to reply and to leave feedback. I should have sniffed the furry rodent :-( Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:53 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: That's the way the game is played by cautious sellers. There are no specific rules in regard to providing feedback. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
James Messervy wrote: I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. You must be very flattered. However, consider why you have been approached. The usual reason is that professional wedding photographers appear to be expensive, and using a friend appears cheap. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. 15 months? The quickest way to lose a friend is to shoot their wedding when you don't have the experience for such an incredibly stressful and demanding task. A wedding can be an expensive event. The happy couple may be grateful for your help in saving them a few pennies. However, their gratitude for your shooting the event for a low price will soon be forgotten if you do not deliver the goods, and your failure will be remembered every time they refer to their wedding photos, or even worse, avoid referring to them. Just say no. Do it now. Don't even think of saying yes. Sorry to be so harsh. Colin ___ All new Yahoo! Mail The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use. - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
On 1/24/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope this is of use to someone :-) Yeah, it'll make me think twice about selling stuff on eBay (I've only ever bought). Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Microsoft Photo info 1.0
I think they do have one BTW but nobody cares ;) That said they have a vector format.. WMF and a new one I don't remember the name. 2007/1/24, Patrice LACOUTURE [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Not really a surprise, but it doesn't support DNG. I wonder when Microsoft will issue a similar standard to begin undermining Adobe's stronghold on digital media file formats (and, as an all-important consequence, $oftware). Patrice 2007/1/24, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b038d4b5-1d88-437c- 9f54-1fb0d210b5efdisplaylang=en may be useful for some greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
On 24/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/24/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope this is of use to someone :-) Yeah, it'll make me think twice about selling stuff on eBay (I've only ever bought). Cheers, Interesting story Cotty, but I think I can beat it. If you enjoy poking yourself in the eye with a blunt stick on occasion check out my little experience: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/An_eBay_folly.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Who is using GIMP 2.3.x
Hi! Folks, any of you who's gone digital use GIMP 2.3.x??? If so please contact me off-list. Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: eBay Communications PART 2
That's nothing - read this little lot if you have some time on your hands: http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322205 Pretty hilarious! Certainly puts me off selling on ebay regularly although I do on occasion when I must... Rob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 24 January 2007 10:08 To: pentax list Subject: eBay Communications PART 2 Steve, In your advert you say operate your camera from 200yds distance using this gear and the item will be exactly as described or I will offer you a full refund. I have not had time to test the item at all, but I did read the manual last evening and it says that the maximum direct transmission range is 100 m/330ft. I will return the item in the same secure packaging and by the same method of post for full refund. With regret. Regards Peter Broadbent (Ahar - knew it! Trouble with a capital T. I checked the book and indeed he was right - the book says 100 metres, but I have used it past this distance fine on full batteries. Nevertheless, I did make a mistake in my listing, which is unusual for me. Anyway I'd had enough of this bozo, so decided to call his bluff..) Peter, I have tested the item at 200 yards and it works. I will not be offering a refund on this item. The item is as described. Please do not send the item back as I will not be refunding you in this instance. Please feel free to take the matter up with eBay. I will be forwarding all email exchanges between us to eBay for consideration. Regards, Steve C. Steve, Have checked with Canon Support and the item is for use up to a maximum range of 100 metres. Please reconsider your position and accept that you will refund in full. Regards Peter Hi Peter, I have read the Canon literature and concede the point that it does indeed say that the LC-4 is capable of a range up to a maximum of 100 metres. However, I have used the LC-4 past that maximum. But that is a moot point. Other points you may wish to consider: You claim to have read the details on the auction page but in case you missed it, anyone with negative feedback should have emailed me first before bidding. In fact you bid and won the item with some negative feedback, in total contravention to eBay's policy as listed here: http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/unwelcome-buying.html I was minded to cancel the auction and file a complaint. However, I did not. Your 2nd and 3rd emails to me were not what I would describe as 'friendly', and indeed I found them threatening. Bidding and buying on an item in an eBay auction is supposed to be final. In fact I am happy to refund on any item that is not as described - a totally optional and friendly gesture. The Canon LC-4 Wireless Remote Control that I sold to you was as described in full working order and in mint condition. The fact that I may have detailed one fact with an incorrect number (according to Canon) is relevant but not, in my opinion, reason for a refund. The fact is that you have had the item for several days now - you claimed you needed it in a hurry, and I went against my better judgement and sent it off earlier than I normally would have (again a friendly gesture). And now you claim you have not even had the unit out to test it? I am what I would consider to be a reasonable chap - I'm not out to con anyone. Never have and never will. I provided an item for sale in good faith. Anyone buying from eBay should do their own research and consider carefully the deal they are entering into. Regards, Steve C (If I had listed it correctly at 100m working distance, I would not entertain a refund, unless the unit was faulty. I'll list my lessons learned at the end of tail) Steve, Have now tested the item and it appears NOT to be working. Have spoken with Canon who are having a technician call me back to ascertain whether or not this is so. Will update you when I have a response. Regards Peter Peter, If this is the case, and the LC-4 is not working, then of course I will honour a refund, including your postage costs. However, if the item is returned to me and I test it and find it to be working, then it will be packaged up and returned to you. regards, Steve C Steve, I have faults identified with the transmitter plus the item being not as described in your auction description. I shall return the item to you asap and if I do not receive a refund in full by return I shall not refer the matter to eBay but place the matter in County Court without further reference to your good self. Regards Peter Peter, I will gladly receive the item back. I will then test it myself, and if I find the item to be in good working order, I will send it back to you by return. Your idle threats about county court action do not frighten me, so threaten away. If I test the item and I find it is faulty, I will gladly refund you, and offer my
Re: Lenses stolen
mike wilson wrote: From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bo-Ming Tong Odd. That guy is a well-respected member of a number of lists/forums. Yeah, he produced the first real Pentax FAQ, back in the day, and I am pretty sure he hung out here for a while. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
My personal policy eith eBay auctions is not to leave any feedback at all unless the auction is exceptional in some way, either good or bad. For a routine transaction - price reasonable, money transferred without problems, product shipped without much delay and received in good condition - I neither give nor expect feedback at all. No different than any other commercial sale outside eBay. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interest in developing a software around photograhy?
This isn't a suggestion, but I'd love a colour manged web browser for Windows. Cheers, Dave On 1/24/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to produce a software as a final evaluation of my computer sciences studies. Of course, nothing like a RAW converter etc. but maybe there a couple things which would be handy to have in a little software? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. This thread is fascinating! Wouldn't this whole eBay feedback thing make an excellent study for game theorists? If the buyer never posts feedback, I don't either. Works for me. Whether buying or selling, on the (relatively rare) occasions that I leave any feedback, I always wait until I've received feedback from the other party before I leave mine. If this results in a waiting game in which neither of us gets feedback... that's just fine with me. Can't see what the big deal is. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:53 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: That's the way the game is played by cautious sellers. There are no specific rules in regard to providing feedback. That's true, esp. if you delete them from the email you are quoting. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
On 1/24/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My personal policy eith eBay auctions is not to leave any feedback at all unless the auction is exceptional in some way, either good or bad. For a routine transaction - price reasonable, money transferred without problems, product shipped without much delay and received in good condition - I neither give nor expect feedback at all. No different than any other commercial sale outside eBay. Has anyone ever called you a master of the obvious and meant it as a compliment? That's the sanest piece of advice I've read during the course of this thread. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 1/24/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whether buying or selling, on the (relatively rare) occasions that I leave any feedback, I always wait until I've received feedback from the other party before I leave mine. If this results in a waiting game in which neither of us gets feedback... that's just fine with me. Can't see what the big deal is. Mark you obviously don't get it. Your feedback score is a measure of your character. If you have a low score you are a person of poor character. That's why people get so defensive when they get negative feedback. == VBG == Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Moon and Venus last Saturday
G'day Patrice, It's sure is something to see. It's still visible here though it's not as spectacular as last week. On 1/24/07, Patrice LACOUTURE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This comet is something! Too bad I was too busy to do anything about it, even not seeing it with my eyes :-(. Now it's your turn southerners, and it seems even more gorgeous there... BTW, I *could* spot the moon and Venus on this one :-). :-) You did well. Unfortunately, the distance between the comet and the moon reduces the impact of the image, but there isn't much one can do about it (I don't want to hear the word Photoshop in this context, you've all been warned! :-) ). It was purely a record shot, to give the size of the comment some sense of scale. The other one is nice, but definitely lacks a foreground (as a background is out of the question ;-) ). Yep. Next major feature...Africa :-) That was the tricky part for me: finding a good landscape, where I could place something interesting as close to the moon as possible, and that had to be near the horizon and rather far so I could use a telephoto lens to enlarge the moon... This is always a challenge. For me it's sunsets. Trying to find something other than the Indian Ocean to put between the sun the camera is an interesting challenge :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
In a message dated 1/24/2007 5:49:17 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Whether buying or selling, on the (relatively rare) occasions that I leave any feedback, I always wait until I've received feedback from the other party before I leave mine. If this results in a waiting game in which neither of us gets feedback... that's just fine with me. Can't see what the big deal is. = In my opinion it isn't a big deal, except for the seller. A lot of buyers will not buy (I won't) from sellers with a lot of negatives. If someone has about a thousand ratings and some negatives I will probably still buy, because when they are a heavy seller they are bound to have some negatives. So I read the negatives to see what they are. In some cases the negatives imply the seller may sometimes be hard to deal with, those I avoid. In some cases it seems like normal misunderstandings, those I will buy from. I also sell on Amazon, and because there isn't buyer feedback there per se, I get feedback from only about 10% or less of customers. That is partly why I wait on ebay, it works as a reminder. I tell them I will give them feedback once they give me feedback, and that means on ebay I only get 10% who *don't* give feedback. No one has complained to me about it, they can read the feedback I give buyers. I always leave positives, even if the payment is late, because some people prefer not to use credit card or PayPal or any other online method. Some people prefer to send a check, and that payment is always slower but I am not going to leave an neutral or negative about that, they had the right to choose to pay by a slower method. The thing is, people ought to look -- on ebay negative buyer feedback is much lower than seller negative feedback. A seller is not going to leave negative or neutral feedback for a buyer unless they absolutely have to, because there is no point in shooting oneself in one's foot. Seller feedback is much more important. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: eBay Communications PART 2
My personal policy is to not leave feedback until the other party has left for me. Of course if they do the same then no-one leaves anything. My overriding policy is not to leave feedback for anything I don't want the missus to know I have bought, and sometimes to ask the seller to do the same! Rob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: 24 January 2007 13:31 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: eBay Communications PART 2 My personal policy eith eBay auctions is not to leave any feedback at all unless the auction is exceptional in some way, either good or bad. For a routine transaction - price reasonable, money transferred without problems, product shipped without much delay and received in good condition - I neither give nor expect feedback at all. No different than any other commercial sale outside eBay. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A little *ist D statistics
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 23/01/07, Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was about all my budget could handle and it simply was not enough for serious stock shooting (back when there was a viable market for stock photos.) I'd be interested if you could expand a bit further on your statement above, how has the stock photo market transformed since you've been involved? Here's a very interesting article on the state of the stock photo business: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/micro-payment.shtml I wouldn't even consider getting into the stock photo business (as a photographer, anyway - as an agency it might be profitable!) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
In a message dated 1/24/2007 6:00:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 1/24/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My personal policy eith eBay auctions is not to leave any feedback at all unless the auction is exceptional in some way, either good or bad. For a routine transaction - price reasonable, money transferred without problems, product shipped without much delay and received in good condition - I neither give nor expect feedback at all. No different than any other commercial sale outside eBay. === A lot of people take that attitude, actually. It is not unusual, as feedback is a post transaction thing. On Amazon, where there isn't really buyer feedback like on ebay, that means that only a small percentage leave feedback. And only either because they were really impressed by a transaction or were very unhappy with it. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:in anticipation of snow
Hello Markus, Monday, January 22, 2007, 8:59:16 PM, you wrote: Hi Pentaxians still 12 hours to go for the very first snow this year in Zurich and large parts of Switzerland. In joyful anticipation of snow :-) I prepared myself with some close-ups of frozen plants last week. I really look forward to take some panoramic shots of Zurich with snow in the next days. Please enjoy http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5490412size=lg. Thanks, it is really enjoyable, that light is amazing. It does not look overexposed on my monitor but just a bit too bright for a fruit. Had to check it in PS to be sure, got readings of RGB(254,254,251). Not really blown out but very close. It can be easily fixed with the Shadow/Highlight tool. -- Attila -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A little *ist D statistics
I've done fairly well selling royalty free stock. At the very least I've paid for my last two digital SLRs and a few lenses to boot. But the micro stock agencies could change that. Paul -- Original message -- From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Digital Image Studio wrote: On 23/01/07, Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was about all my budget could handle and it simply was not enough for serious stock shooting (back when there was a viable market for stock photos.) I'd be interested if you could expand a bit further on your statement above, how has the stock photo market transformed since you've been involved? Here's a very interesting article on the state of the stock photo business: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/micro-payment.shtml I wouldn't even consider getting into the stock photo business (as a photographer, anyway - as an agency it might be profitable!) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
- Original Message - From: J and K Messervy Subject: Asked to do a wedding. I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! From an email I sent to an aquaintance who is breaking into the game.. Wedding photography is as stressful as you care to make it. I tend to make it pretty stressful myself. Some things I discovered that helped alleviate this: They have a pretty even chance of being divorced within a few years, so the photography is about as disposable as a used car. You may as well charge like a Rolls Royce, the pictures won't be around long enough to prove they are a Chevette. The brides mother is going to hate the pictures no matter what. She already hates the asshole that her daughter chose to fall in love with, and will transfer this loathing onto the pictures. Don't worry about it, it's not a battle that can be won. Don't fight it. Take the opportunity to turn daughter against mother, instead. If you have to, point out that this is the father of her grandchild. Remember what the truly important pictures are, and get them. Pictures of the bride and groom together are not necessarily the most important in the long haul. Generally, it is the family portraits. Make sure you get family portraits of just the grooms family, and just the brides family. Weddings are about families. Hedge your bets and go with blood, not law or religion. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
- Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Subject: Re: OT- eBay On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:53 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: That's the way the game is played by cautious sellers. There are no specific rules in regard to providing feedback. That's true, esp. if you delete them from the email you are quoting. Sometimes it's just easier to quote from the page: Once the sale is complete, leave feedback for your buyer and encourage them to do the same for you. It would seem that sellers withholding feedback until they see buyer feedback is against the rules. Could sellers doing this be justifying negative feedback for not following the guidelines? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: OT- eBay If this results in a waiting game in which neither of us gets feedback... that's just fine with me. Can't see what the big deal is. As a buyer, I want positive feedback, as it makes my bidding on items more legitimate from the POV of sellers. As a seller, I would want positive feedback to give me some legitimacy as a seller. If you are just starting out, good feedback is essential. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
Hi everyone, I've been asked to do a shoot of some historical sites but there is a catch. 1. The client wants full ownership rights to the images. Ie I won't be able to use the shots for any other purpose. 2. I have to supply a selection of 50 images from which the customer will make his own selection. Ie I will select the best 50 from the shoot(s) and supply them with minimal editing. 3. I estimate that each shoot should take approximately 2 days per site. including an element of post processing. ( I know the sites quite well ) All extra expenses will be covered by the client. I don't normally do photography on a commercial basis but I'm interested in this job due to the subject matter plus the extra income will also be welcome. What sort of permium should I put on point 1 What's the going rate for this sort of work. (mainland europe). Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
The rules I deleted were yours and yours alone. Ebay has no specific policy in regard to feedback timing or sequence. Paul -- Original message -- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:53 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: That's the way the game is played by cautious sellers. There are no specific rules in regard to providing feedback. That's true, esp. if you delete them from the email you are quoting. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Moral dilemma
In a message dated 1/23/2007 12:56:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are a person of good taste and manners. Which is why you will never make a journalist. === Mark! Marnie aka Doe ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT- eBay
Feedback participation is purely OPTIONAL on ebay, there are no ebay rules regarding when and and even if you leave feedback for the other party on a transaction. The problem with the so called guideline, there is really no other way of knowing if the sale is truly complete other than positive feedback from the buyer. If ebay had a system where the buyer check off the sale as completed and final and satifactory (buyer could no longer make any claims or post negative feedback ) then a seller could leave positive feedback first, but they dont have that. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT- eBay - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Subject: Re: OT- eBay On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:53 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: That's the way the game is played by cautious sellers. There are no specific rules in regard to providing feedback. That's true, esp. if you delete them from the email you are quoting. Sometimes it's just easier to quote from the page: Once the sale is complete, leave feedback for your buyer and encourage them to do the same for you. It would seem that sellers withholding feedback until they see buyer feedback is against the rules. Could sellers doing this be justifying negative feedback for not following the guidelines? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Post firmware control changes are interesting
The way I set mine up is: P: EV comp front, P-shift rear Tv: EV comp front, Shutter rear Av: EV comp front, Aperture rear Since these are my most used auto exposure modes, I want them all to operate the same way. The idea is direct access to EV comp on the front, the priority control on the rear. I have not yet gotten comfortable with hyper program. Sv: P-shift front, ISO rear TAv: Shutter front, aperture rear EV comp in both of these is button plus front wheel. In all cases I now can use OK button plus front wheel for ISO changes. in Av, Tv and P modes, I'm finding I use Auto ISO set to the range 100-400 most of the time ... Ok button plus Green button will restore the Auto ISO setting if you have used OK plus front wheel to shift it. I'll tweak these settings as I see what confuses my fingers, but overall I'm finding it good. G On Jan 24, 2007, at 12:37 AM, Thibouille wrote: Well, even before the update, I was not sure how to se the wheels on my K10D, now I'm even more confused... but honestly happy to have the choices I have: kudos Pentax ! I have the habit (from my (P)Z-1) to have front wheel=speed, back wheel=aperture. The problem is, if I assign either EV comp or ISO I have a problem because the EV comp/ISO will be in the case of AV on the front wheel and in TV on the back wheel. I fear I will mix everything and have hard time to work like that. So I dunno ;) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
In a message dated 1/24/2007 7:21:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Regards Patrick Genovese I am not a professional photographer but I'd have real problems with not being able to show at least one photo/image in my portfolio. I think you should insist on that. Say you won't sell them again, but in the future you need to be able to show one or more to others to show what you can do and that someone paid you to do it. I expect the professionals have some recommendations on how to word that. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
- Original Message - From: Patrick Genovese Subject: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited Hi everyone, I've been asked to do a shoot of some historical sites but there is a catch. 1. The client wants full ownership rights to the images. Ie I won't be able to use the shots for any other purpose. 2. I have to supply a selection of 50 images from which the customer will make his own selection. Ie I will select the best 50 from the shoot(s) and supply them with minimal editing. 3. I estimate that each shoot should take approximately 2 days per site. including an element of post processing. ( I know the sites quite well ) All extra expenses will be covered by the client. I don't normally do photography on a commercial basis but I'm interested in this job due to the subject matter plus the extra income will also be welcome. What sort of permium should I put on point 1 What's the going rate for this sort of work. (mainland europe). Depending on the laws of your country, the person paying for the work may own first right of copy to it anyway, so point one may be moot. Check the copyright laws of your country on this. If the contract wouldn't allow me to use the images at all, I would put a premium on the pictures, and would ask permission of the site owners to return at a future date and retake the pictures for my own purposes, were I so inclined as to wish to use them. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
On 24/1/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Wedding photography is as stressful as you care to make it. I tend to make it pretty stressful myself. Some things I discovered that helped alleviate this: They have a pretty even chance of being divorced within a few years, so the photography is about as disposable as a used car. You may as well charge like a Rolls Royce, the pictures won't be around long enough to prove they are a Chevette. The brides mother is going to hate the pictures no matter what. She already hates the asshole that her daughter chose to fall in love with, and will transfer this loathing onto the pictures. Don't worry about it, it's not a battle that can be won. Don't fight it. Take the opportunity to turn daughter against mother, instead. If you have to, point out that this is the father of her grandchild. Remember what the truly important pictures are, and get them. Pictures of the bride and groom together are not necessarily the most important in the long haul. Generally, it is the family portraits. Make sure you get family portraits of just the grooms family, and just the brides family. Weddings are about families. Hedge your bets and go with blood, not law or religion. LOL I swear Bill, you have a book about photography in you. For *my* sake will you please get stuck in and write it mate! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
I charge $1500 a day plus expenses for that kind of work in the U.S. That seems to be about the going rate for a part-time workmanlike photographer. Top commercial pros charge as much as $30,000 a day, but that buys the client a crew as well as the photographer. Paul -- Original message -- From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi everyone, I've been asked to do a shoot of some historical sites but there is a catch. 1. The client wants full ownership rights to the images. Ie I won't be able to use the shots for any other purpose. 2. I have to supply a selection of 50 images from which the customer will make his own selection. Ie I will select the best 50 from the shoot(s) and supply them with minimal editing. 3. I estimate that each shoot should take approximately 2 days per site. including an element of post processing. ( I know the sites quite well ) All extra expenses will be covered by the client. I don't normally do photography on a commercial basis but I'm interested in this job due to the subject matter plus the extra income will also be welcome. What sort of permium should I put on point 1 What's the going rate for this sort of work. (mainland europe). Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Some more amazing photographs
Things you don't see every day, from a PowerPoint Slide Show by Hakan Altundas: http://hytaipan.home.comcast.net/different_photos.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
Perry Pellechia wrote: On 1/23/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. There's a risk of being blackmailed by unscrupulous buyers if you commit too soon to positive feedback. I've heard many horror stories of buyers complaining about merchandise and requesting a refund right after they received positive feedback. The seller has the most to lose in this situation. It's better to wait. If the buyer never posts feedback, I don't either. Works for me. Paul A sellers could look at my feedback and determine that I am a trusted buyer or not. Combined with my prompt payment, this should be more than enough for them to decide they could place the feedback that is deserved. If their product is how they described then they should also be assured that I will have no reason to complain. Perry. You only need to get stung once, though. The buyer isn't harmed by you waiting.. I leave pos feedback for all buyers who paid me, whether they have left me feedback or not - but usually I wait until I know they have received it and it is past time for them to ask for a return. I'm happy to say I rarely have had returns or even requests for one. I don't sell much stuff that appeals to persnickity buyers or is very high end. But when I sell something kinda expensive for someone else (like a vintage PUCCI dress that isn't flawless) and I don't see feedback after a couple of weeks I might write and ask for reassurance they are pleased and have received package safely if sent somewhere I cant track it. I never fight with them or demand stuff or virtually yell, no matter what. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
In a message dated 1/24/2007 7:42:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Generally, the photographer can't resell the photos from a commercial shoot nor can he use them editorially. But in almost all instances, he can include them in his own portfolio. Paul = Curious, Paul. Does it need to be spelled out that he/she CAN use them in their own portfolio? Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
Generally, the photographer can't resell the photos from a commercial shoot nor can he use them editorially. But in almost all instances, he can include them in his own portfolio. Paul -- Original message -- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Patrick Genovese Subject: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited Hi everyone, I've been asked to do a shoot of some historical sites but there is a catch. 1. The client wants full ownership rights to the images. Ie I won't be able to use the shots for any other purpose. 2. I have to supply a selection of 50 images from which the customer will make his own selection. Ie I will select the best 50 from the shoot(s) and supply them with minimal editing. 3. I estimate that each shoot should take approximately 2 days per site. including an element of post processing. ( I know the sites quite well ) All extra expenses will be covered by the client. I don't normally do photography on a commercial basis but I'm interested in this job due to the subject matter plus the extra income will also be welcome. What sort of permium should I put on point 1 What's the going rate for this sort of work. (mainland europe). Depending on the laws of your country, the person paying for the work may own first right of copy to it anyway, so point one may be moot. Check the copyright laws of your country on this. If the contract wouldn't allow me to use the images at all, I would put a premium on the pictures, and would ask permission of the site owners to return at a future date and retake the pictures for my own purposes, were I so inclined as to wish to use them. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
G, the thing is simply this - you can't ever retract (or not without an extreme hassle) the positive rating you gave someone as soon as you got their money. I have had few hassles, but occasionally someone whined - mind you, because they hadn't bothered to read the description, about some $10 item - I coddle them , but if they really were silly or nuts and kept the item I merely say thank you in the feedback area. instead of something more elaborate. I've never had any problem with international buyers, only those in the USA, interestingly, ann Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: In several hundred sale transactions, I've only had one buyer who acted erratically. He was very nervous, likely because he was paying me top dollar for a collectible item and was barely able to afford it. He was annoyed even having received it that it wasn't exactly as his fantasy about it had set his expectations, even though it was very accurately described. I offered to take the item back and refund his money without question, split the return shipping charge. He came to the conclusion that he liked it too much, it was really what he had wanted, and begged off with an apology. I require buyers to contact me to promote good communications. It seems to work. I've only ever had one other bad sale, not on Ebay, by one of those scammers who want to launder money through a seller. It's very easy to simply refuse the sale and accept no money from them. G On Jan 23, 2007, at 7:08 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: In a perfect world, you might be right, Godfrey. But in the real world, unscrupulous buyers frequently try to rip off legitimate sellers. Leaving feedback before the buyer has approved the merchandise only encourages that behavior. Do as you wish, but beware of rip-off artists. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
If you make it VERY clear that you're no pro and that they should expect crap then you might not want to kill yourself when it's done. Make sure you KNOW what they are expecting. Try making a list of shots you know they'll want and go over that with the bride. Long-time list members may remember I was asked to shoot the First Communion at my wife's church several years ago. I used two different bodies (film) and flashes. Half the photos came out great The other half, from the other body, were under exposed. I figured out later what happened but it's too late, of course. Unlike weddings, these kids only have ONE first communion. I probably had about your level of experience back then. I felt bad but hey, they didn't pay me, right? Still, I really shouldn't have accepted the job. I still remember getting flamed on the list when I recounted the event. So, I guess I'm saying you shouldn't take the job. But if you do, tread lightly, you're on thin ice. Cory - Original Message - From: J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 4:20 AM Subject: Asked to do a wedding. I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was based on my work in my online gallery), but also more than a little hesitant to commit to doing it. The wedding isn't until October, so there's lots of time to prepare. I've never been responsible for taking photos for any important event, I just take them for myself. I know the technical side and use the K10D's various manual functions, etc and I know I'm a reasonably good photographer. I'm not sure that I'm good enough to do a wedding though, it's more than a little scary. I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking for advice, tips, etc. I reckon if I do it, I'll want another flash (360 to go with my 540), a fast normal range zoom, lots of SD cards, etc. What else should I be thinking about? I will have plenty of time to prepare and the venue is here in Canberra, so i can scout it out and try shooting my family there, etc. Should I back myself, trust my skills and jump in? It could lead to a lucrative sideline and would certainly boost my experience and confidence if successful. It would also be a real sense of accomplishment if I did a good job. What pitfalls are there? I don't even know what I should charge. I reckon I'd have to spend a bit on gear to be ready, but I can't factor that into my fee. Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.8/648 - Release Date: 1/23/2007 11:04 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
Along the lines of what Colin said, have you ever shot a wedding you were attending, just for fun? My husband and I do that - we bring full kits with flashes, diffusers, etc. We stay out of the way of the pros, and in return the pros are usually pretty nice to us. It is a great way to practice. We have also learned a lot by watching the pros, both good ones and bad ones. Amita On 1/24/07, Colin J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: James Messervy wrote: I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. You must be very flattered. However, consider why you have been approached. The usual reason is that professional wedding photographers appear to be expensive, and using a friend appears cheap. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. 15 months? The quickest way to lose a friend is to shoot their wedding when you don't have the experience for such an incredibly stressful and demanding task. A wedding can be an expensive event. The happy couple may be grateful for your help in saving them a few pennies. However, their gratitude for your shooting the event for a low price will soon be forgotten if you do not deliver the goods, and your failure will be remembered every time they refer to their wedding photos, or even worse, avoid referring to them. Just say no. Do it now. Don't even think of saying yes. Sorry to be so harsh. Colin ___ All new Yahoo! Mail The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use. - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: OT- eBay Two way street Paul. I've only done some 50 eBay transactions Keyword, only 50 :) , all were purchases on my part. I've had two sellers rip me off outright, one seller send an item that was nowhere near as advertised, and two vendors who refused to leave feedback until after I had left positive feedback for them. They shouldn't demand it of you, but if you were pleased with what you got, bill, a simple thank you shouldn't hurt. The question I have for this sort of vendor is, if you have been honest and haven't misrepresented anything, what are you afraid of? There have been some problems with fake payments on paypal I've heard. As a seller, if you get negative feedback that adds up you could get kicked off ebay. no prob if you are a buyer, but if you are a seller and you need it for income - no matter that a complaint is unjustified, it is still there It is far easier to be an unscrupulous vendor than an unscrupulous buyer, and my experience is that there are far more dishonest vendors than there are buyers. William Robb all true, which is why sellers get screwed by the few that are there... you hear much more about the naughty sellers. I just went through a hassle over a $10 item - and I had already left pos feedback. the buyer was wrong, she kept the item, ultimately. I spent too much time in emails being nice to her and she never even wrote back. ann (once burned, twice shy) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
On 24/1/07, Digital Image Studio, discombobulated, unleashed: Interesting story Cotty, but I think I can beat it. If you enjoy poking yourself in the eye with a blunt stick on occasion check out my little experience: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/An_eBay_folly.html What a bloody chore! And 'War And Peace' to boot. You have the patience of a saint. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Norwegian Door
Hello Dag, Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 12:37:50 AM, you wrote: Tired of fencing, close the door please .-) http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=283279 DagT http://www.thrane.cc I like it, but it's kinda strange. I would not expect to see a door lying on the ground, nor a bunch of dried leaves mixed with grass behind a closed door. If I think about it, it doesn't make any sense, and the strangeness of the juxtaposition is what strikes me. It has a strong visual impact. -- Attila -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
I've never seen it spelled out. Generally, it's just assumed that the photographer will show them in the portfolio if he or she chooses to do so. Paul -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/24/2007 7:42:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Generally, the photographer can't resell the photos from a commercial shoot nor can he use them editorially. But in almost all instances, he can include them in his own portfolio. Paul = Curious, Paul. Does it need to be spelled out that he/she CAN use them in their own portfolio? Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Asked to do a wedding.
By all means read a good book on the subject. I bought Pro Techniques of Wedding Photography on HP books ISBN 0-89586-632-3 about 10 years ago and found it enormously helpful for a whole bunch of things. I dont think you will learn as much by just watching a pro as you will by a good book written by a pro on the topic. I gave up doing weddings even though I was getting great results and refferals because its too pressure filled with only one chance to get it just right. You cant reshoot a wedding or reception if something goes wrong for any reason and I hated the pressure of that even though I didnt have any major mishaps. I made some good money but it just wasnt worth the stress of the experiences. After reading the book, I was much more relaxed about it all but I still didnt like any pressure at all, and no matter how well planned you are and how good you are, there is still always going to be some pressure in those type situations/jobs. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 4:20 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Asked to do a wedding. I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was based on my work in my online gallery), but also more than a little hesitant to commit to doing it. The wedding isn't until October, so there's lots of time to prepare. I've never been responsible for taking photos for any important event, I just take them for myself. I know the technical side and use the K10D's various manual functions, etc and I know I'm a reasonably good photographer. I'm not sure that I'm good enough to do a wedding though, it's more than a little scary. I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking for advice, tips, etc. I reckon if I do it, I'll want another flash (360 to go with my 540), a fast normal range zoom, lots of SD cards, etc. What else should I be thinking about? I will have plenty of time to prepare and the venue is here in Canberra, so i can scout it out and try shooting my family there, etc. Should I back myself, trust my skills and jump in? It could lead to a lucrative sideline and would certainly boost my experience and confidence if successful. It would also be a real sense of accomplishment if I did a good job. What pitfalls are there? I don't even know what I should charge. I reckon I'd have to spend a bit on gear to be ready, but I can't factor that into my fee. Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
On Jan 24, 2007, at 1:20 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: ... Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! Once upon a time in my ill-spent youth, I had an arrangement with a local wedding photographer to do BW candids at weddings where he did all the formally posed shots. My deal was an added value service ... the promise was to provide a small book of 50-100 additional BW photos, 5x7 size, taken during the service and reception, out of the way of the standard fare, and get $100 per event for my time (given that this was 1973-1974, that was a lot of money for a high school kid!). Total charge for the service was $175 on top of the arranged wedding photo contract, whatever that was. I did it for about a year, about 15 weddings. Most responses to my work were positive, occasionally I got a couple of reprint orders. Once or twice I got the the compliment that they liked my candids better than the official pro shots. It proved a very low-stress way of working weddings. Watching the pro do his schtick convinced me that I'd never want to do that work in a thousand years. i haven't even attended weddings since, except on very very rare occasion for the closest of friends, never mind photographed them. What people want today in wedding photographs I haven't the foggiest idea. My inclination when people ask if I would like to do a wedding is to flee. ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Moon and Venus last Saturday
On 23/01/07, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, There was a great conjunction between Venus and the moon last Saturday. Here is a selection of my coverage of the event, here in Marseille, southern France: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d I have fiddled for about one month trying to figure out a nice place to shoot the event, and only Friday an old photo of mine (visible here: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/d/1584-1/Notre+Dame+de+la+Garde-web.jpg and http://tinyurl.com/yqobhy) reminded me that I know a good vantage point from where one can see the sun and all those things that orbit around it setting almost behind the major church in Marseille (at least at this time in the year). I sent a post about this a short while *before* the event, unfortunately it failed. As usual, comments are always welcome. With all my best wishes for year 2007. Patrice Lovely! Particularly 2007-01-20 Lune et Venus Marseille_0041 Thanks for sharing, Eric. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Asked to do a wedding.
I forgot to mention, the good wedding photography book I noted in the last post quoted below was written by Robert and Sheila Hurth. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Asked to do a wedding. By all means read a good book on the subject. I bought Pro Techniques of Wedding Photography on HP books ISBN 0-89586-632-3 about 10 years ago and found it enormously helpful for a whole bunch of things. I dont think you will learn as much by just watching a pro as you will by a good book written by a pro on the topic. I gave up doing weddings even though I was getting great results and refferals because its too pressure filled with only one chance to get it just right. You cant reshoot a wedding or reception if something goes wrong for any reason and I hated the pressure of that even though I didnt have any major mishaps. I made some good money but it just wasnt worth the stress of the experiences. After reading the book, I was much more relaxed about it all but I still didnt like any pressure at all, and no matter how well planned you are and how good you are, there is still always going to be some pressure in those type situations/jobs. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 4:20 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Asked to do a wedding. I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was based on my work in my online gallery), but also more than a little hesitant to commit to doing it. The wedding isn't until October, so there's lots of time to prepare. I've never been responsible for taking photos for any important event, I just take them for myself. I know the technical side and use the K10D's various manual functions, etc and I know I'm a reasonably good photographer. I'm not sure that I'm good enough to do a wedding though, it's more than a little scary. I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking for advice, tips, etc. I reckon if I do it, I'll want another flash (360 to go with my 540), a fast normal range zoom, lots of SD cards, etc. What else should I be thinking about? I will have plenty of time to prepare and the venue is here in Canberra, so i can scout it out and try shooting my family there, etc. Should I back myself, trust my skills and jump in? It could lead to a lucrative sideline and would certainly boost my experience and confidence if successful. It would also be a real sense of accomplishment if I did a good job. What pitfalls are there? I don't even know what I should charge. I reckon I'd have to spend a bit on gear to be ready, but I can't factor that into my fee. Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lenses stolen
From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/24 Wed PM 01:31:01 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lenses stolen mike wilson wrote: From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bo-Ming Tong Odd. That guy is a well-respected member of a number of lists/forums. Yeah, he produced the first real Pentax FAQ, back in the day, and I am pretty sure he hung out here for a while. I _knew_ I'd seen the name in relation to PDML but couldn't remember where. Think I've just had my first real senior moment - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
hi Ann, Here's the thing, Ann: I just don't care. I sell things on Ebay now and then, in bursts, for the benefit of the buyers. It's mostly stuff that I have cluttering up the apartment and I figure if I put it out for sale a) other people who value it will have the opportunity to buy it, and b) I'll get some money back from it. If no one wants it, it either goes back into the dark corner from which it came or straight into the garbage where it probably belongs. If a buyer wants to be a dickhead, well, to put it politely, just go away: I don't want their business. ;-) I always keep copies of all my sales and the complete email transaction record in which I articulate fully the terms of the transaction, and I record both the receipt of payment and the shipping just in case anyone wants to take me to court for some irrational reason. I've had a lawyer friend proof my records and email methodology, her summary was that Your butt is covered, don't worry about it, and tell the dickheads to sit on a stick and rotate. As a result of this good karma, I've only had one whiner and all good transactions on my sales. I've only had one or two less than wonderful experiences buying from Ebay, possibly because I'm picky about what I buy and usually only buy with BIN sales from well known vendors. I lose most of the open ended auctions I bid on because I just set a price that I am willing to pay when I see an item and don't look back until the auction is over. 99% of the time some idiot has sniped the item in the last 20 seconds for half again what it's worth ... Nothing's worth that much stupidity to me. Do I have an attitude? Na, I'm just a friendly kinda guy. ;-) The vast majority of the good stuff I might have for sale is sold directly to interested, knowledgeable people who hear about it word of mouth from me and my friends. All have been excellent, several have become good friends after they bought nice stuff from me. Far away from Ebay and other such nonsense. G On Jan 24, 2007, at 7:43 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: G, the thing is simply this - you can't ever retract (or not without an extreme hassle) the positive rating you gave someone as soon as you got their money. I have had few hassles, but occasionally someone whined - mind you, because they hadn't bothered to read the description, about some $10 item - I coddle them , but if they really were silly or nuts and kept the item I merely say thank you in the feedback area. instead of something more elaborate. I've never had any problem with international buyers, only those in the USA, interestingly, ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... The thing is, people ought to look -- on ebay negative buyer feedback is much lower than seller negative feedback. A seller is not going to leave negative or neutral feedback for a buyer unless they absolutely have to, because there is no point in shooting oneself in one's foot. Seller feedback is much more important. Marnie aka Doe Yup yup yup... ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lenses stolen
Bo-Ming Tong Odd. That guy is a well-respected member of a number of lists/forums. Yeah, he produced the first real Pentax FAQ, back in the day, and I am pretty sure he hung out here for a while. - The name sounds like a guy who once worked for Pentax Canada, and in the early 90s posted a description of the differences between F and FA lenses. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: two more
Ralf I love your stuff, Ralf I like the second one most. a friend of mine once wrote a poem titled Beauty Lurks - kinda describes your photos - turning something that is often shown as ominous to something that is beautiful. ann Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: One from Boulogne: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/7757564 and another one from Liège: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/extra/buddies/display/7752110 Enjoy. Comments and suggestions as always most welcome. Ralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
William Robb wrote: Wedding photography is as stressful as you care to make it. and... You may as well charge like a Rolls Royce, the pictures won't be around long enough to prove they are a Chevette. and... Remember what the truly important pictures are, and get them. and... Hedge your bets and go with blood, not law or religion. For 2007 I may have to establish a special quotations file just for Bill Robb :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
I've been asked to do a shoot of some historical sites but there is a catch. 1. The client wants full ownership rights to the images. Ie I won't be able to use the shots for any other purpose. - Serious question: In such a situation, what would prevent you from taking two identical digital frames of each shot, providing one to the client and keeping the second for yourself? If there was ever a question, the exif information would show that the image you supplied to the client was different from the one you kept for yourself. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
:-)) J --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: J and K Messervy Subject: Asked to do a wedding. I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Any and all tips, tricks and advice would be greatly appreciated! From an email I sent to an aquaintance who is breaking into the game.. Wedding photography is as stressful as you care to make it. I tend to make it pretty stressful myself. Some things I discovered that helped alleviate this: They have a pretty even chance of being divorced within a few years, so the photography is about as disposable as a used car. You may as well charge like a Rolls Royce, the pictures won't be around long enough to prove they are a Chevette. The brides mother is going to hate the pictures no matter what. She already hates the asshole that her daughter chose to fall in love with, and will transfer this loathing onto the pictures. Don't worry about it, it's not a battle that can be won. Don't fight it. Take the opportunity to turn daughter against mother, instead. If you have to, point out that this is the father of her grandchild. Remember what the truly important pictures are, and get them. Pictures of the bride and groom together are not necessarily the most important in the long haul. Generally, it is the family portraits. Make sure you get family portraits of just the grooms family, and just the brides family. Weddings are about families. Hedge your bets and go with blood, not law or religion. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flying
I think this is one of those photos that holds up for what it is under a variety of crops... which basically gets down to why bother cropping :) A nice birder's magazine shot , Bruce ann Bruce Dayton wrote: Many thanks to all who have replied. It seems that most of you feel like me in that there is context that needs to be preserved. I have tried Kenneth's suggested crop here and I think it works pretty well. It gets rid of some of the empty sky without losing the context, I think. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4280a.htm Original http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4280.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lenses stolen
In a message dated 1/24/2007 8:18:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bo-Ming Tong Odd. That guy is a well-respected member of a number of lists/forums. Yeah, he produced the first real Pentax FAQ, back in the day, and I am pretty sure he hung out here for a while. - The name sounds like a guy who once worked for Pentax Canada, and in the early 90s posted a description of the differences between F and FA lenses. Joe Then maybe he died or something. And his heirs are computer illiterate and haven't checked his email. Or he has no heirs. One can't assume when someone disappears from the Net or some area of the Net, like a forum, that one knows what is actually going on in real life. Sometimes people get too cyber in their thinking. Marnie aka Doe ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
I would guess that what this client is saying is that he wants to purchase exclusive rights to that particular visual. You can always keep a copy of the image -- without having to shoot more frames -- although I can't imagine shooting only one frame on any job. But regardless of how many frames you shoot, you can't sell the image again if you agreed that you would not. Paul -- Original message -- From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been asked to do a shoot of some historical sites but there is a catch. 1. The client wants full ownership rights to the images. Ie I won't be able to use the shots for any other purpose. - Serious question: In such a situation, what would prevent you from taking two identical digital frames of each shot, providing one to the client and keeping the second for yourself? If there was ever a question, the exif information would show that the image you supplied to the client was different from the one you kept for yourself. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rules I deleted were yours and yours alone. Ebay has no specific policy in regard to feedback timing or sequence. There was an ebay URL there as well; I promise I did not hack into that site. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
Joseph Tainter wrote: Serious question: In such a situation, what would prevent you from taking two identical digital frames of each shot, providing one to the client and keeping the second for yourself? If there was ever a question, the exif information would show that the image you supplied to the client was different from the one you kept for yourself. If the images are substantially similar, it's just as much a violation of copyright even if they aren't absolutely identical. One court case I studied involved a photographer who was approached to license one of his photos for a CD booklet or cover. His rates were too high for the record company so they hired another photographer to go out and essentially duplicate the shot. After the CD went on sale the first photographer sued and won. You *really* don't want to mess with shady stuff like this. One lawsuit can ruin your whole day - Bob Shell -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Moral dilemma
On Jan 23, 2007, at 17:12, Cotty wrote: On 23/1/07, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: While I'm not sure I'd take pictures of the BODY, I would document the scene around my house/apartment if such a thing occurred. Simply because that is what I do with a camera - record events. And that, while a bummer, is definitely an event. Charles, am I given to understand that you keep a supply of body bags in your apartment ? Sounds like their's a few piling up in there buddy ;-) I guess when I said around my house/apartment I was referring to the landscape OUTSIDE of the residence, not IN it. Smart-aleck! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flying
Thanks Ann, glad you liked it. -- Bruce Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 8:14:03 AM, you wrote: as I think this is one of those photos that holds up for what it is under a as variety of crops... as which basically gets down to why bother cropping :) as A nice birder's magazine shot , Bruce as ann as Bruce Dayton wrote: Many thanks to all who have replied. It seems that most of you feel like me in that there is context that needs to be preserved. I have tried Kenneth's suggested crop here and I think it works pretty well. It gets rid of some of the empty sky without losing the context, I think. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4280a.htm Original http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4280.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lenses stolen
Just had this through: Just to follow up on this, it seems that the matter is being cleared up. There is a thread on fredmiranda.com where Bo-Ting has posted a response. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Norwegian Door
http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=283279 I like it, but it's kinda strange. I would not expect to see a door lying on the ground, nor a bunch of dried leaves mixed with grass behind a closed door. If I think about it, it doesn't make any sense, and the strangeness of the juxtaposition is what strikes me. It has a strong visual impact. I went back and looked at it again as I like the idea, some of the work I'm in progress on right now is on a similar visual concept. It's the strangeness of the juxtaposition that creates an interesting expression and is worth spending some time to study and react to. The tonal values are very good, particularly in the subtleties in white of the door. Nice job! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Moral dilemma
On 24/1/07, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: I guess when I said around my house/apartment I was referring to the landscape OUTSIDE of the residence, not IN it. Charles, if you've got a busy life inside your apartment, that's fine by me buddy ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
Tear sheets should be a demand that goes with any sale. Tear sheets are better than portfolio shots because they have obviously been paid for and published. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/24/2007 7:21:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Regards Patrick Genovese I am not a professional photographer but I'd have real problems with not being able to show at least one photo/image in my portfolio. I think you should insist on that. Say you won't sell them again, but in the future you need to be able to show one or more to others to show what you can do and that someone paid you to do it. I expect the professionals have some recommendations on how to word that. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lenses stolen
On 1/24/07 11:16 AM, Joseph Tainter, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The name sounds like a guy who once worked for Pentax Canada I think he is a different guy. IIRC, his name was something like Coon and was a service person out of Pentax Vancouver. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interest in developing a software around photograhy?
Java is an interesting solution to cross platform implementation language, but a can of worms in many ways. Java language interpreters installed on client systems seems to be all over the map version- wise, which affects compatibility, features, portability, etc. Writing and testing Java code gets complicated for this reason, and it doesn't save you from much effort if you want to produce an application which looks and works well for each particular OS platform. I have several commercially available applications written in Java. Only one or two of them are what I'd consider to be really good, the others do their job but are clunky for one reason or another. There's much more reason to write in Java for server-side applications, where the number of installations is much lower and the system administrators are knowledgeable enough to install and configure the correct version of the language interpreter. (I worked for Sun Microsystems for a couple of years in the Java development team doing licensee support, before my final stint at Apple working with the development tools team... I've seen the worst and the best of all of it.) G On Jan 23, 2007, at 11:47 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Thibouille, if you want easy way of this burden, you may want to learn Java. If you know C++/Delphi, it will not be much of a problem. Then you can write your GUI and interface with OS low level in Java which theoretically should be cross platform. Otherwise, if you want to stick to C++, then what Godfrey suggested is a good idea, but it will require from you to keep in mind this original consideration of clean processing code and two additional layers of OS and GUI outside your processing. It is a challenge, but if you are after educational/academic program, then perhaps it is a bit of an over strain. I am not sure you ever mentioned your time frame. I still think that all-Java option needs to be considered seriously. Cheers. Boris Thibouille wrote: List weirdness I got your response to Godfrey message, got followinf Godfrey message but notthe first one to which your reponded... :| All those are pretty interesting idea I have to admit :) Now, choice of programming language and envrionment will be harder. I have no experience in Java (but it looks like it should be doable). I'm more C++/Delphi. Graphical library for the GUI part will also be tricky. Any recommendation for a Win/OSX/Linux (or at least Win/Linux) environment? I know Delphi/Kylix and BuilderX but none of those will allow OSX development. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: help with - ugh - web site made using FRONT PAGE -
Ok techies, can you tell me how - or rather - tell the woman who used front page to build the site, what to do to correct the wrinkles' in my logo design for the 2007 (Scrabble) Players Championship. When you view the site, the image has, as you see, wrinkles kinda on logo especially on the Scrabble tiles when I click on the logo jpg file ito view it only, it looks fine Can you write me really simple instructions for her on how to correct it? or is there not a way to do it? I don't use or know how to use front page but I'm guessing it isn't working because the specs are placing the image in a set boundary line and therefore slightly changing it. Here is the link: http://www.pc07.org/ Thanks for any help ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Opportunity or Rip Off ? Advice Solicited
Nowadays most pubs send you a PDF of the page layout. Other clients should be willing to do the same. The PDF is even better than a tear sheet because you can print it on good photo paper. Paul -- Original message -- From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tear sheets should be a demand that goes with any sale. Tear sheets are better than portfolio shots because they have obviously been paid for and published. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/24/2007 7:21:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Regards Patrick Genovese I am not a professional photographer but I'd have real problems with not being able to show at least one photo/image in my portfolio. I think you should insist on that. Say you won't sell them again, but in the future you need to be able to show one or more to others to show what you can do and that someone paid you to do it. I expect the professionals have some recommendations on how to word that. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
From one of my ads: -- THE FINE PRINT WARRANTY: The only warranty is that the item is as described above, and shown in the photos. Winner must notify me withing 7 days of any discrepancies, after that the sale is final. RESERVE: I have set a reasonable reserve of $xxx which is well below what these * have been selling for. PAYMENT: PayPal is the preferred payment method. However, a Certified check or USPS Money Order is acceptable. SHIPPING: Flat rate, which makes the total price of all bids equal, shipping will be by Insured USPS Priority Mail, thus to the US only. -- I think that it is reasonable to wait those 7 days before leaving feedback, don't you guys? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: A warning about mail filtering
I'll have you know that I switched from digest to individual so that I would have the privilege of using my filter. It's actually the first time I've actually kill-filed someone in all the years I've surfed and played in cyberspace. To quote a television commercial from the 1970...Oh, what a relief it is! YIPPEE! Yolanda Mark Roberts wrote: Really? Anything (anyone) in particular you want to filter? Evil Grin David J Brooks wrote in response to Cotty: Hell, i;'d be happy to get the dam thing to actually filter something./ Cotty wrote in response to Boris: Live by the sword, die by the sword!! On 19/1/07, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: Ladies and gentlemen, as of now it happened several times: the e-mail I sent out or I received from fellow PDMLers ended up either in my spam folder or marked as spam by GMail filtering. It did not happen too many times, but it indeed took place. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: test
rg2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: if you receive this, please respond and let me know -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: help with - ugh - web site made using FRONT PAGE -
Interesting, looks OK one of my system: Mac OSX 10.4, Firefox 3.0 Alfa, but on my XP box running Firefox 2 I can see what you are talking about. I think Frontpage is creating a web page that is resizing of the image, i.e., displaying it at a percent of the full size. The browser is then doing the resize which can make it look poor. If she wants to fix this you should resize the image in PS, or another image processing program and make sure that Frontpage displays the image at 100%. On 1/24/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok techies, can you tell me how - or rather - tell the woman who used front page to build the site, what to do to correct the wrinkles' in my logo design for the 2007 (Scrabble) Players Championship. When you view the site, the image has, as you see, wrinkles kinda on logo especially on the Scrabble tiles when I click on the logo jpg file ito view it only, it looks fine Can you write me really simple instructions for her on how to correct it? or is there not a way to do it? I don't use or know how to use front page but I'm guessing it isn't working because the specs are placing the image in a set boundary line and therefore slightly changing it. Here is the link: http://www.pc07.org/ Thanks for any help ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interest in developing a software around photograhy?
Godfrey, my point being that Java can be used in order to create *reasonably* portable and *reasonably* cross platform code. After all we're talking educational project here, not fully blown industrial development effort. I agree with your analysis, but in order for Thibouille to concentrate on the problem in hand and not on surrounding technical issues (which are more valid for commercial project rather than for educational one) I think Java will do nicely. And again, I agree with what you're saying ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Java is an interesting solution to cross platform implementation language, but a can of worms in many ways. Java language interpreters installed on client systems seems to be all over the map version- wise, which affects compatibility, features, portability, etc. Writing and testing Java code gets complicated for this reason, and it doesn't save you from much effort if you want to produce an application which looks and works well for each particular OS platform. I have several commercially available applications written in Java. Only one or two of them are what I'd consider to be really good, the others do their job but are clunky for one reason or another. There's much more reason to write in Java for server-side applications, where the number of installations is much lower and the system administrators are knowledgeable enough to install and configure the correct version of the language interpreter. (I worked for Sun Microsystems for a couple of years in the Java development team doing licensee support, before my final stint at Apple working with the development tools team... I've seen the worst and the best of all of it.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Hope is a thing with Feathers
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5498964 posted one more shot from my Nora project ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FW: 回覆： Re: [Contax] Stolen contax le nses !! some hope
This is a reply by Bo-Ming Tong that was posted to the Contax list Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] com] On Behalf Of Bo-Ming Tong Sent: 24 January 2007 19:30 To: The Contax Mailing List Subject: 回覆： Re: [Contax] Stolen contax lenses !! some hope mehrdad, I just joined this list. lotusm50 kindly helped me by letting me know I got into trouble here. I am very deeply concerned that my personal information such as my home address (I had a home office) got posted publicly everywhere. This is a mailing list and by now my personal information sits on the hard drives on thousands of computers worldwide. This list may be archived, and there are other web sites which archives other archives. We are compounding this problem by keeping on replying to this, so I am cutting off my own personal information from this email thread. Would everyone please do the same when you reply. Please click on this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280073141540 The serial number of the lens I am selling, as shown in the second picture in the Item Description, is 12683140. It does NOT match mehrdad's 12682351. I am deeply concerned that the final price of my auction would be impacted by the negative publicity this has generated. mehrdad, I will certainly do a good job modifying all your 6 lenses and returning all to you, but I have lost my privacy COMPLETELY because of what you did. What have I done so wrong that I deserved this? It is just not responding to your emails over ONE weekend. I am a very busy person. I admit that I could have been more responsive to emails, but that is because I have a daytime job and the lens conversions take up the rest of my time. I work long hours everyday, 7 days a week. I cannot give up my daytime job to focus on the lens conversions because I have a mortgage to pay - I need stable income and job security which the lens conversions do not offer. I am already stretched very thin. Your emails did not appear urgent as you were only asking for status updates. Of course, I now deeply regret it, because 30 seconds of time would have avoided all the damages inflicted on me right now. I know your address, too. If I were to post _your_ address everywhere like this, what would you have felt like? I will take pictures of your lenses after they are modified before they are sent back to you, and post them on this list. The lenses all have serial numbers, but you have already disclosed those yourself, so I would not be infringing your privacy by doing so. I suffered financial losses from lower auction price and lower sales because my reputation is tarnished by a libel. In order to put together a civil suit, I only need to establish that 1, the remarks were published, and 2, the remarks were defamatory. On your side, your defense would be truth, but there would be no way you could prove I stole your lenses, especially after I have converted them and ship them back to you. I reserve the right to recover damages and losses. Bo-Ming --- Mj [EMAIL PROTECTED] �f： Mehrad If I may add my comments on Bo-Ming Tong. I have already received 2 converters from him. So no problem there. I have found that communications with him can be patchy. He has a day job and has developed the converters using his own time and money over a period of about 2 years. Quite some investment. He says he works about 100 hrs a week so he is living and breathing work of one form or another. So I would imaging that given the interest generated by his product that he must be run ragged and quite stressed. I find it frustrating that he takes ages to answer emails but given his circumstances I am much more forgiving than I would be if it were a more comercial outfit In creating the converters he has given hope to a lot of very frustrated N lens users and judging by the results I have had it is well worth the wait. Everyone that has made their opinion of him know has sofar whether it be on a forum or email has had nothing but praise of his intergrity and honesty. I am glad you have had a response from him I sincerely hope you find your lenses safe and sound. Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mehrdad Sent: 24 January 2007 17:46 To: The Contax Mailing List Subject: Re: [Contax] Stolen contax lenses !! some hope he has contacted me and i now have his phone number. let's see if i can turn this around, all i wanted was to convert my n mounts to eos mount On 1/24/07, Austin Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Akil was asking if that lense on eBay was your lense, and I didn't believe it was. You were only showing that auction to show his eBay ID. Am I correct? Regards, Austin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of mehrdad Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Re: OT: help with - ugh - web site made using FRONT PAGE -
Perry Pellechia wrote: Interesting, looks OK one of my system: Mac OSX 10.4, Firefox 3.0 Alfa, but on my XP box running Firefox 2 I can see what you are talking about. I think Frontpage is creating a web page that is resizing of the image, I thought it was doing that slightly by putting in borders... i.e., displaying it at a percent of the full size. The browser is then doing the resize which can make it look poor. If she wants to fix this you should resize the image in PS, or another image processing program and make sure that Frontpage displays the image at 100%. I looked at it in explorer just now and it was still funky - then I clicked on properties saw then on the image, and saw how much it had been reduced... more than it looked like to me at first. so I sent her another file newly created from my master using the size she had scaled to on the vertical side (434 pixels) - That should do it. - thought I don't think it will be high on her list of things to do right yet. thanks much for your help ann On 1/24/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok techies, can you tell me how - or rather - tell the woman who used front page to build the site, what to do to correct the wrinkles' in my logo design for the 2007 (Scrabble) Players Championship. When you view the site, the image has, as you see, wrinkles kinda on logo especially on the Scrabble tiles when I click on the logo jpg file ito view it only, it looks fine Can you write me really simple instructions for her on how to correct it? or is there not a way to do it? I don't use or know how to use front page but I'm guessing it isn't working because the specs are placing the image in a set boundary line and therefore slightly changing it. Here is the link: http://www.pc07.org/ Thanks for any help ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Asked to do a wedding.
If somebody offered me the choice between photographing another wedding, and rolling around naked in an open plague pit whilst licking a leprous dog's bottom, I would choose the plague pit every time. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: 24 January 2007 09:20 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Asked to do a wedding. I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. [...] I know there are people with pro experience on here, so I'm looking for advice, tips, etc. [...] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Hope is a thing with Feathers
Pretty shot. Interesting as well. And I LOVE the title. It would go great on the cover of your next novel :-). Paul -- Original message -- From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5498964 posted one more shot from my Nora project ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10D RAW convertion.
Phase One just told me that the support for the K10D RAW files won't come until April 2007 - LE version 3.7.7 What do you guys do? Jens Bladt -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.9/650 - Release Date: 01/24/2007 16:06 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Hope is a thing with Feathers
Title belongs to Emily Dickenson - I wouldn't poach :) Glad you liked the pic ann .. off to see Dream Girls then cooking dinner for a friend see ya later [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty shot. Interesting as well. And I LOVE the title. It would go great on the cover of your next novel :-). Paul -- Original message -- From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5498964 posted one more shot from my Nora project ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
